New ZealandA luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announcedThe jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.02 May 09:05 AM
New ZealandRotorua Marathon: All you need to knowThis weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.02 May 02:35 AM
New ZealandMum with sick child burgled while having cancer treatment at Starship'I don’t think I’ll ever get over this ... we’re already vulnerable.'01 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Undoing the harm': Deadline set to end use of homeless motels in RotoruaMeetings have been held on the future of emergency housing in the city.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'How has InfraCore made it through this far?': CCO boss explains $1m deficitCCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.01 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandSpeedway season results in thousands of dollars for local charitySeason included charity event by Steve Williams.01 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandBring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekendA good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.30 Apr 09:49 PM
KahuJohn Tamihere: MRT is not a bougie Māori who makes speeches from a high-rise officeOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait can be summed up in one word - courageous.30 Apr 08:55 PM
New ZealandGoat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pestsDoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.30 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandThey've never met him, but they're trying to save his young lifeWhere to now for Waarakihi Hooper Felise's push for a bone marrow donor.30 Apr 05:37 PM
New ZealandChasing Colin: 74yo marathon runner eyes late friend's record'I just know he’s sitting on my shoulder cheering me on.'30 Apr 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua MuseumConstruction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.30 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandMum, daughter injured after stolen car smashes into their vehiclePolice are looking for the driver of the stolen vehicle.29 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone banHe describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Kāinga Ora probing finances on four state house sites; changes at Mitre 10Kāinga Ora on accounts, aesthetics, Mitre 10 in Waikato, what price a Resido car park?29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEntries open for Rotorua Business Awards next weekOrganisers have promised attendees an “elevated experience” at the 20th anniversary.29 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandDoctors raise alarm over children’s ward delaysDemolition of the old ward had already been carried out.28 Apr 09:16 PM
New ZealandMan charged after crash involving electric scooterThe crash closed a busy Rotorua road.28 Apr 07:27 PM
New ZealandDirector's bold new show aims to shine light on 'monster' in the shadows'It continues to take our mothers, our fathers, our sons and our daughters.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua's $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and moreIt follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.26 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandWhere central Rotorua's water comes fromRotorua Lakes Council water operations engineer Owen Jansen explains the significance of the facility. Video / Laura SmithWatch26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoing 'semi-viral' wasn't the intention, says Anzac Day teen speakerRotorua Boys' High head boy Jared Lasike's thoughts on the huge response to his speech.26 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandTheft of artificial turf angers cricket boss: 'if this is just for s***s and giggles'It happened four times last year and now it's happened again.25 Apr 08:07 PM
New ZealandAward-winning restaurant reopens after car smashed through doors during dinnerA customer seriously injured in the smash still has a long road to recovery ahead.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national eventThe club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPublic push to save the Lakeland Queen: 'The heartbeat of the lake has gone'A new society has been formed aimed at getting the tourist attraction back on water.25 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Learn from our ancestors': Teen's Anzac speech calls out Kiwis for divisivenessA young Rotorua leader has delivered a powerful message during his Anzac Day speech.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day: Lost lives not the only ones remembered at dawn serviceAs the sun rose across the steamy Ohinemutu village, thousands in Rotorua remembered them.24 Apr 09:28 PM
New Zealand'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.24 Apr 05:04 PM
New ZealandNight work to start on Te Ngae RdTe Ngae Road on SH30 will be closed at night on Sunday.24 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandWhy Anzac Day is extra special for two 17-year-oldsWhat's happening on Anzac Day in Rotorua?24 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man who may have information on a Tokoroa knife-point burglaryPolice have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.23 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Taking all the revenue': Anger over proposed rating change for Airbnb-type accommodation'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.23 Apr 10:22 PM